Achilles Tendonitis

The symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis are mild or sharp pain or stiffness in the large tendon that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle.

Pain can be localized anywhere between the tendon attachment site, at the heel bone, and the bottom of the muscle belly/tendon junction.

 Symptoms       Causes        Solutions

 What causes Achilles Tendonitis?

Achilles Tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon commonly associated with overuse and degeneration.

When the Achilles tendon is overly stressed, its fibers can break down (degenerate), creating tiny tears, swelling, and thickening (stiffness). These damaged fibers can calcify (harden) over time and bone spurs can ultimately form where the tendon attaches to the heel bone. Acute injuries to the Achilles tendon most often result when a person with acute, or chronic, maladapted, neuromuscular foot function makes sharp sudden movements with their feet, as they quickly speed up, slow down, or pivot.

 


  

 Solutions

The best way to prevent and treat Achilles Tendonitis is to eliminate the excessive foot movement caused by the collapsing arches and to use footwear that is soft, flexible, and roomier in the forefoot.

Conventional treatment methods for Achilles Tendonitis

Since the late 1890s, the standard treatment for over-pronation (collapsing arches) has been to artificially support the arches with an orthotic. Other conventional treatment options include:

  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Supportive products such as orthotics
  • Taping/bracing
  • Foam rolling
  • Massage
  • Injections
  • Therapeutic ultrasound, laser, electro-therapy, and shock-wave therapy to address fibrotic tissue

Modern science has transitioned away from using long-term support on any body part because it causes a progressive weakening of the body part being supported.

The modern approach to treating Achilles Tendonitis

Science underscores the body's inherent ability to restore and improve its own function when presented with the appropriate challenges. This principle lies at the heart of contemporary therapeutic methods used to correct and enhance neuromuscular function, particularly in foot health.

Therapeutic rehabilitation, focusing on the body's natural mechanics and responses, emerges as the safest and most effective strategy for addressing the underlying causes of conditions like Achilles Tendonitis, shifting the focus from temporary relief to long-term health and functionality.

Understanding the Fundamentals:

  • Proper Technique: This refers to rehabilitative exercises that concentrate on re-establishing optimal neuromuscular function. It's about reinforcing healthy mobility, muscle strength, stability, and alignment in a safe manner.

  • Right Stimulus and Right Movement: Effective movement is predicated on the quality of sensory information the brain receives, particularly from the soles of the feet. The feet's nerve endings are crucial in transmitting this data, ensuring coordinated movement throughout the musculoskeletal system. When sensory input is compromised—as is often the case with conventional footwear—the body's natural reflexes and movements can be inhibited.

Adopting the Modern Approach:

  1. Barefoot Walking: Engage in barefoot walking, particularly on natural surfaces, as frequently as feasible. This practice delivers the optimal stimulus for healthy neuromuscular function, promoting the right kind of movement.

  2. Utilization of Biopods®: Incorporate Biopods footwear or insoles into your routine. Our footwear is designed to create an ideal environment for proper foot technique, while our insoles are crafted to enhance the sensory feedback in your conventional shoes. For optimal results, use in footwear that is soft, flexible, and allows for natural movement of the arches and toes.

  3. Consultation with Healthcare Professionals: Prior injuries might have led to the formation of fibrotic scar tissue. It's advisable to consult with a healthcare practitioner about therapies that can address these issues to facilitate better foot function.

Conclusion:

The modern approach to foot health is integrative and proactive, focusing on encouraging the body's natural ability to heal and maintain itself. It's an investment in your long-term health and wellbeing, steering away from temporary fixes and instead, fostering lasting, comprehensive foot health.

Consult with your healthcare practitioner to ask about employing soft tissue mobilization therapies to address the fibrotic scar tissue that may have formed prior to using Biopods.

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